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Support Worker : Mental Health

Support Worker : Mental Health

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Highlights

  • On-Demand course

  • 8 hours

  • All levels

Description

This Support Worker: Mental Health is designed to help students understand the skills required to work with people who have mental health conditions. The course will introduce the topic of mental health before looking deeper into the types, meanings, treatments, and support available for service users and support workers.

Our Support Worker: Mental Health course is broken down into 13 easy-to-digest, in-depth modules that will equip you with a detailed, expert level of knowledge. By the end of this course, you will have a clear understanding of the importance of mental healthcare teams working in the community, as well as how to provide treatment for those diagnosed with a range of mental health conditions.

The Support Worker: Mental Health is designed to boost your employability and provide you with the necessary skills to succeed at the highest level. Enroll today and start learning!

Learning Outcomes

After completing this Support Worker: Mental Health course, the learner will be able to:

  • Understand the fundamentals of mental health.

  • Understand the duties & responsibilities of a mental health support worker.

  • Gain a thorough understanding of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).

  • Identify various types of mental disorders.

  • Explain the use of medication and therapy in the treatment of mental illness.

  • Understand the mental health legislation and services.

  • Gain in-depth knowledge about the Mental Health System.

Why Choose this Course from Us

  • Self-paced course, access available from anywhere.

  • Course developed by industry experts.

  • MCQ quiz after each module to assess your learning.

  • Automated and instant assessment results.

  • 24/7 support via live chat, phone call or email.

  • Free PDF certificate as soon as completing the course.

***Others Benefits of this Course:

  • Free One PDF Certificate

  • Lifetime Access

  • Unlimited Retake Exam

  • Tutor Support

[ Note: Free PDF certificate as soon as completing the Support Worker: Mental Health course]

Detailed Course Support Worker: Mental Health Curriculum:

Module 1: An Overview of Mental Health

  • Define Mental Health

  • Aspects of Good Mental Health

  • Define Mental Illness

Module 2: Mental Health Support Worker

  • Who is a Mental Health Support Worker?

  • Understanding the Duties & Responsibilities of a Mental Health Support Worker

  • Identifying the Qualities of a Great Support Worker

Module 3: Understanding Childhood and Adolescent Psychiatric Disorders

  • Understanding Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

  • Understanding Autism spectrum Disorder (ASD)

  • Understanding Conduct Disorder

Module 4: Understanding Stress and Anxiety Disorders

  • What is Anxiety?

  • What is Acute Stress Disorder?

  • What is Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)?

  • What is panic disorder?

Module 5: Understanding Schizophrenia

  • Understanding Schizophrenia Disorder

  • Understanding Hallucinations

  • What is Delusion?

Module 6: Understanding Personality Disorders

  • Understanding Personality and Personality Disorders

  • What is antisocial personality disorder?

  • What is Avoidant Personality Disorder?

Module 7: Understanding Mood Disorders

  • What is Mood Disorder?

  • What is Depression?

  • What is bipolar disorder?

  • What is Major Depressive Disorder (MDD)?

Module 8: Understanding Eating & Sleeping Disorders

  • What is eating disorder?

  • Define Anorexia Nervosa Disorder

  • Define Bulimia Nervosa Disorder

  • Define Binge-eating disorder

  • Define Sleep Disorders

  • What is Breathing-Related Sleep Disorder?

  • What is Circadian Rhythm Sleep Disorder?

  • What is Narcolepsy Disorder?

  • What is Primary Hypersomnia Disorder?

  • What is Insomnia Disorder?

  • What is Sleep Paralysis?

Module 9: Understanding Self-Harm and Suicide

  • Define Self-Harm

  • What is the Self-Harm Cycle?

  • Cause and ways of Self-Harm

  • Support Services and Treatments

  • What is Self-Care?

  • Understanding Suicide

  • Risk Factors

  • Suicide Prevention

Module 10: Treating Mental Illness with Medication and Therapy

  • What is Psychiatric Medication?

  • Understanding the Talking Therapy and Counselling

  • Understanding Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Module 11: Laws Related to Mental Health

  • Understanding the Mental Health Act

  • Understanding the Advice for Careers and Families

  • Responsible People for Deciding Who should be Detained

Module 12: Mental Health System

  • What is the Mental Health System?

  • Mental Health Teams

  • Who Makes up a Mental Health Team?

  • Referral to Mental Health Team

Module 13: The Participation of the Service User

  • Define Service User

  • Service User Involvement

  • What are the Advantages of Service User Involvement

Assessment Method

After completing each module of the Support Worker: Mental Health Course, you will find automated MCQ quizzes. To unlock the next module, you need to complete the quiz task and get at least 60% marks.

Certification

After completing the MCQ/Assignment assessment for this Support Worker: Mental Health course, you will be entitled to a Certificate of Completion from Training Tale. The certificate is in PDF format, which is completely free to download. A printed version is also available upon request. It will also be sent to you through a courier for £13.99.

Who is this course for?

This Support Worker: Mental Health course is ideal for professionals helping people suffering from mental issues and people interested in personal mental development.

Requirements

There are no specific requirements for this Support Worker: Mental Health course because it does not require any advanced knowledge or skills.

Career path

This Support Worker: Mental Health course will open up new career opportunities for you, some of which are stated below:

  • Mental Health Nurse (Average Annual Salary in the UK: £24,907 to £44,503)

  • Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner (Average Annual Salary in the UK: £24,907 to £44,503)

  • Health Promotion Specialist (Average Annual Salary in the UK: £21,892 to £37,890)

Certificates

Certificate of completion

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